Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics (1892)
Benjamin, Park, 1849-1922 · New York, D. Appleton · leaf 759
The load is carried in seven skips, the first being seen in Pig. 25. About half a ton can beput into each skip and a speed obtained of six miles an hour. The principle of the systemof telpherage is l)est shown forth in a commercial line that was put into operation at Glynde.England, to carry clay… … Fig. 24. — Portelectric system, track. the United States now (January, 18^2) number nearly 500, and they have been in operation longenough to furnisji some very interesting data as to the cost of construction and maintenance,whether as compared among themselves, or as contrasted with horse or cable…
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